Nicholas L. Caverly

Nicholas L. Caverly, an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at UMass Amherst and author, delves into the complexities of urban demolition in Detroit. He discusses residents' support for demolitions due to safety concerns and the hope for change, contrasting this with the persistence of structural racism. Caverly shares his ethnographic insights on demolition processes and the emotional responses they evoke. He emphasizes that simply tearing down buildings won't achieve justice, advocating for a shift towards infrastructural repair and equitable solutions.